I don't usually write reviews, but this episode moved me to do so. I suppose what I write may be a spoiler, so be warned.
This episode seamlessly transitioned from a World War II time line to the present day. It was natural. Similar efforts by other shows were often jarring.
The scenes involving World War II and the Japanese internment camp were very well done. To the best of my knowledge, they were historically accurate. Most such Hollywood flashbacks take obvious liberties with history. I felt this was a true reflection of what was.
Basically, this was a wonderful tribute to the soldiers and citizens of Hawaii during and immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor. This show illustrated the injustice done to Japanese Americans and also showed how they were normal patriotic Americans caught up in a time of fear and prejudice. It remembered the sacrifice many of them made as American soldiers.
This episode also seemed to omit the usual "in your face" product placement that has often made the new Hawaii Five-0 seem like a long commercial. It also omitted the frequent poor humor, much of the tiresome bickering between Danny and McGarrett, and the cardboard characters like Danny's daughter Grace. In summary, it was and will probably remain Hawaii Five-0's finest hour.
This episode seamlessly transitioned from a World War II time line to the present day. It was natural. Similar efforts by other shows were often jarring.
The scenes involving World War II and the Japanese internment camp were very well done. To the best of my knowledge, they were historically accurate. Most such Hollywood flashbacks take obvious liberties with history. I felt this was a true reflection of what was.
Basically, this was a wonderful tribute to the soldiers and citizens of Hawaii during and immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor. This show illustrated the injustice done to Japanese Americans and also showed how they were normal patriotic Americans caught up in a time of fear and prejudice. It remembered the sacrifice many of them made as American soldiers.
This episode also seemed to omit the usual "in your face" product placement that has often made the new Hawaii Five-0 seem like a long commercial. It also omitted the frequent poor humor, much of the tiresome bickering between Danny and McGarrett, and the cardboard characters like Danny's daughter Grace. In summary, it was and will probably remain Hawaii Five-0's finest hour.